Explore the Family Name Bowlsby
The meaning of Bowlsby
English: probably a variant of Bowlby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bowlsby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bowlsby has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bowlsby ranked 72,237 in terms of popularity amongst all surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped to 73,005, a decline of 1.06%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 251 to 266, an increase of approximately 6%, over the decade. The proportion of people named Bowlsby per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #73,005 | -1.06% |
| Count | 251 | 266 | 5.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bowlsby
Regarding ethnicity, information from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Bowlsby identify as White, with percentages of 96.81% and 96.62% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. A minor decrease of 0.20% is observed in this category during the ten-year period. No individuals with the surname were recorded as identifying with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. Notably, however, the data shows that in 2010, 3.01% identified as Hispanic, a demographic not represented in the 2000 census data for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.81% | 96.62% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.01% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |